Toronto Public Health

• Toronto Public Health says first mosquitoes of 2022 have tested positive for West Nile virus

  TPH said it received confirmation that five pools of mosquitoes in Toronto have tested positive for West Nile virus. 

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  Aug 8
  
• Monkeypox cases rise to 423: Public Health Ontario

  The agency's latest report says most of the cases (nearly 78 per cent) were reported in Toronto.

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  Aug 3
  
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• Monkeypox case confirmed in Toronto shelter system

  The individual was transferred to an isolation and recovery site, a system first set up during the COVID-19 pandemic to stop the coronavirus from spreading in congregate settings.

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  Aug 1
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• Toronto harm reduction workers call for robust safe supply program to prevent deaths

  Toronto Public Health issued a drug alert recently, saying there were 10 suspected opioid overdose-related deaths last week.

  Canada

  Jul 29
• Toronto Public Health issues alert after increase in suspected opioid overdose deaths

  The alert, dated July 22, said preliminary data from Toronto paramedics shows that from July 17 to July 21, 10 suspected opioid overdose-related deaths were reported.

  Health

  Jul 25
• COVID vaccination clinics to be held at Caribbean Carnival, other summer events in Toronto

  The city said no appointment or health card is needed, and the clinics will operate on a walk-in basis.

  Health

  Jul 25
• Almost 6,000 receive monkeypox vaccine in Toronto

  The city has been hosting community clinics offering the Imvamune vaccine to at-risk people, with locations at Metro Hall and Cloverdale Mall.

  Health

  Jul 4
• Toronto Public Health changes COVID-19 vaccine clinic hours for summer

  In a tweet, the local health authority confirmed new hours will begin Monday morning at its vaccine clinics.

  Health

  Jul 3
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• 10 new monkeypox cases confirmed in Toronto; 33 cases in Ontario to date

  The agency says there are now 33 confirmed cases of the virus in the province as of Monday, and that 28 of those are in Toronto.

  Health

  Jun 22
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• Monkeypox vaccination clinics to be held in Toronto to protect ‘at-risk individuals’

  TPH said over the next week, there will be 24 vaccination opportunities to "protect residents and help curb virus spread."

  Health

  Jun 17